Caring for the Elderly: 5 Things to Do When Seniors Need Help
We know it can be hard watching your parents grow old, and deciding what is best for them can be stressful. It can be hard to make decisions and guess what they really need, especially for seniors with health issues. This is no longer a concern. Kiidu is here to help you step by step. Learn more about how to care for your seniors and aging parents. Are you ready for Elderly Care? Let’s take a look!
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Situation Assessment
The health and safety of your parents can be stressful and overwhelming at first. The first thing you need to do is step back and assess your parents’ health, lifestyle, and needs. Try to be realistic about how you want to support your elderly parent and what the future holds. Focus primarily on medications, transportation, and social life. Keeping a journal about everything can be helpful and make it easier to assess the situation objectively.
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Ask yourself: What do you want?
When it comes to your parents, you may automatically assume the role of caregiver. While this may be an option for some, ask yourself if this is really a long-term option. You’ll need to assess what you need to make sure you’ll be as happy as your parents are, and be honest with yourself about your own boundaries. Remember, it’s okay to respect your own needs, and you don’t have to be the sole caregiver for your parents.
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Create a plan
Once you have assessed your parents’ situation and your needs, it is time to create a plan for what to do. This may include determining what safety standards will be in the home or determining who will be responsible for full-time care. Keep a record of how you have made your plan meet your parents’ needs and your situation, and how you are going to implement it.
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Assess the financial situation
Once you have a clear plan of what you need to do to ensure quality Elderly Care you will need to consider how much it will cost and how much you can afford to pay. This includes a number of other expenses such as transportation, daily living expenses, food and medicine. Try to be realistic and plan your budget so that you do not have to deal with difficult situations. There are also government programs available, so it is important to explore all possible options.
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Choose the right senior care plan for you
Now that you have a clear plan of what you need and how much you can afford, start searching for senior care options for your parents. Kiidu can help you with meal preparation, daily living assistance, food and medication management, bedridden care, etc. We have experienced staff and a variety of options to choose from, perfect for your family!
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